Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 vs Leica Trinovid HD 8x42
Quick take: The Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 costs $30 less; the Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 reaches farther (10x vs 8x); the Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 has a wider field of view (372 vs 330 ft @ 1000 yds).
| Spec | Swarovski CL Companion 10x30 | Leica Trinovid HD 8x42 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,170 | $1,200 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (400) | 4.7★ (400) |
| Use case | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Magnification | 10x | 8x |
| Objective | 30mm | 42mm |
| Exit pupil | 3.0mm | 5.25mm |
| Field of view | 330 ft @ 1000 yds | 372 ft @ 1000 yds |
| Eye relief | 14mm | 17mm |
| Close focus | 11.5 ft | 5.9 ft |
| Prism | Roof | Roof |
| Glass | HD | HD |
| Coating | Fully Multi-Coated | Fully Multi-Coated |
| Weight | 17.6 oz | 25.8 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.3 in | 5.6 x 4.7 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 Years |
Feature comparison
Swarovski CL Companion 10x30
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✓Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✗Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✗Locking Diopter
Leica Trinovid HD 8x42
- ✓ED Glass
- ✓Phase-Corrected
- ✗Dielectric Coating
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Fogproof
- ✗Image Stabilized
- ✓Tripod Adaptable
- ✗Magnesium Body
- ✓Locking Diopter